"I didn't see anything coming, I certainly was shocked. Ted Ballieu selflessly came to a decision and we now have Denis Napthine as the premier... which was in the interest of Victoria."

Mr Tilley was not clear on why Ted Ballieu resigned.

"(In the past week) we've had a range of issues - distractions and the thing is getting our message out there...There has to be operational tempo in what we are delivering. We have given a commitment to Victoria to deliver great services and to deliver infrastructure to Victoria."

The former policeman played a role in the events that led to Simon Overland resigning from his position as the Chief Commissioner of Police.

Mr Tilley says it would not be appropriate for him to work alongside the deputy premier, Peter Ryan.

"We have a difference a point on one particular thing, that is one single issue their are no other issues in regards to Peter Ryan and Bill Tilley, the thing is yes I did say and I'm on the record as saying it's inappropriate for Peter Ryan and Bill Tilley to work together on the police and emergency services."

Bill Tilley has no plans to release the taped conversation that reportedly reveals Deputy Premier Peter Ryan was well aware of the undermining of Simon Overland.